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The situation I have chosen to analyze is event number 3, "The useful lives of
all machinery were changed from 8 to 5 years." The appropriate reporting treatment for this situation is a change in accounting estimate (Spiceland et al., 2023, p.181). The useful lives of machinery are estimates that companies
may need to reassess over time based on evolving factors like technological advancements or wear and tear.
This change in accounting estimate would be included in continuing operations on the income statement, being it is an expense that will continue
for the next 5 years (Spiceland et al., 2023, p.168). The calculation involves adjusting the depreciation expense based on the new estimated useful lives. In Continuing Operations, the adjusted depreciation expense would be reflected in the income statement under operating expenses, reducing the net income for the current and future periods.
Below Continuing Operations:** It would not appear below continuing operations because it is not considered an extraordinary item or a discontinued operation. As an Adjustment to Retained Earnings:** The adjustment would be reflected in retained earnings on the balance sheet, serving as a cumulative effect on prior periods due to the change in estimate. By making this adjustment prospectively, it aligns with the nature of changes in estimates and ensures that the financial statements going forward more accurately reflect the company's expected economic benefits from its machinery (Spiceland et al., 2023, p.181).
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